Cardiovascular Health
From high blood pressure to skyrocketing cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease for all Australians
According to the FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) diets high in plant foods, such as whole grains, are associated with a lower occurrence of coronary heart disease.
Regular servings of whole grain have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 40% – more than double that of a cholesterol lowering margarine.
Reducing cholesterol levels
BARLEYmax® whole grains may reduce the risk of heart disease by:
lowering cholesterol levels
lowering blood pressure
The consumption of β-Glucans, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats helps to reduce or control serum cholesterol levels. The healthy fats found in BARLEYmax® have the potential to improve health by playing a vital role in the growth and health of our arteries.
BARLEYmax® Fact
“Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are healthier fats that reduce the ‘bad’ cholesterol (LDL cholesterol) in your blood and increase the ‘good’ cholesterol (HDL cholesterol). This helps to lower your risk of getting heart disease.” The Heart Foundation
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References
- National Health and Medical Research Council (2006) Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand including Recommended Dietary Intakes.
- Heart Foundation Position statement (2009) Dietary fats and dietary sterols for cardiovascular health
- Whole-grain diets reduce blood pressure in mildly hypercholesterolemic men and women. (2006) Behall KM1, Scholfield DJ, Hallfrisch J.
